And when they say to you, "Consult the mediums and the wizards who chirp and mutter," should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And when they shall say - When the people, instead of putting confidence in God, propose to apply to necromancers. In the time of A…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And when they shall say unto you ... —This then was the temptation to which the disciples of Isaiah were exposed, and to …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And when they shall say to you. Isaiah continues the former subject, which is, that all the godly should not only use the authority of God…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when they shall say to you These are the words of Christ continued, as making his appearance in Israel; and are an address to h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The prophet foresaw that the Lord would hide His face; but he looked for His return to favor them again. Though not miraculous signs, the children'…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. And he will be. Here the author presents the fruit of obedience: sanctification to you. I will make you h…

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